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Switching to sustainable travel in rural Wales: Tim's story

Transport can be problematic in the more rural parts of Wales, especially when you live in Powys, the country’s biggest county. The couple run The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast in Dolfor, a small hamlet south of Newtown, Powys’ biggest town.

11 accessible and inclusive walking, wheeling, and cycling groups in Wales

In Powys, Ponthafren is a charitable incorporated organisation that runs two wellness, learning, and recovery centres with the aim of bringing people together and removing the stigma around mental health.

National Trust and National Trust for Scotland properties on the Network

Powis Castle and Garden, Powys – Lon Cambria

Vale domiciliary care workers finding it easier and quicker to travel on e-bikes

“On foot, I wouldn’t have realistically been able to walk to Dinas Powys or Penarth, but on my bike, it takes me half an hour, which has opened up more clients and meant I can earn more.”

Route 825

Starting at Rhayader, the route predominantly runs through Powys but in the East, the route creeps back and forth over the Welsh English border into Herefordshire passing through Kington, Presteigne and Knighton.

Radnor Ring

The route predominantly runs through Powys but in the east, the route creeps back and forth over the border between England and Wales into Herefordshire, passing through Kington, Presteigne and Knighton.

Where to hire bikes on the National Cycle Network

Elan Valley Trail, National Cycle Network Route 8/81, Powys, Wales. Credit: Sam Howard Elan Valley Cycle Hire near the Elan Valley Trail, National Route 8/81, Powys

8 of the best day rides to try this spring

7. Elan Valley Trail, Powys

E-Move community e-bike project extended thanks to Welsh Government

The project has seen lots of different examples of businesses taking advantage of the free loans – a community bakery in Rhyl, a gardener in Aberystwyth, and a B&B in Powys.